Spain defeated Uruguay in the World Cup, winning 1-0. The deciding goal came from Álex Baena, and the result sent Spain through while eliminating Uruguay.

Quick Scoop

  • Match: Spain vs Uruguay.
  • Result: Spain 1, Uruguay 0.
  • Impact: Spain advanced to the knockout stage and topped the group.

Context

The win was described as a narrow one, with Uruguay undone by a goalkeeping error from Fernando Muslera. Spain’s victory also knocked Uruguay out of the tournament.